JGA Partners provides best-in-class global search and services for the top-tier executive search industry and corporate talent acquisition function. We do this by creating long-term partnerships with our clients and creating custom solutions to meet their goals. Our services range from executive search and recruitment of client-facing search consultants to onboarding, compensation consulting, and market mapping. Learn more at www.jgapartners.com.Responsible for recruitment of top-level positions (Partners, Industry Leaders, Principals) in the top-tier retained executive search firms & TA function within corporations in the U.S.A. Or simply, headhunting headhunters!Responsibilities include market mapping; direct search; networking; interviewing and assessing candidates; reference checks; salary & contract negotiations.

- contract recruitment of senior roles for various clients

www.pedersenandpartners.comResponsible for the recruitment of mid-management & C-Suite level positions in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Market mapping, direct search, networking, CV screening, interviewing and assessment of candidates, reference checks, salary & contract negotiations.

In conjunction with the COO established a new department, the internal Business Development Centre (BDC) supporting 52 Pedersen & Partners offices in business development. Recruited and trained a dedicated team of 13 Business Development Associates that supported Consultants in 52 offices worldwide in approaching potential clients and scheduling business development meetings with decision makers (CEOs, GMs, HRDs). Developed processes and best sales practices for the internal business development centre. Provided personal BD support to the majority of Partners at the firm on local as well as regional level across Europe, the Middle East, Asia & the USA.Key achievements of BDC within 3 years of existence:- Achieved an average success rate of over 25% in turning cold calls into BD meetings.- Provided leads to over 141 searches sold in the value of over multiple millions of dollars.- BD team conducted over 22,000 business development calls, sent over 33,000 business development e-mails, and scheduled 5,857 business development meetings for Consultants all over the world.- Trained Pedersen & Partners Consultants on the best business development techniques. - Contributed to the development of the corporate IT sales database.

Responsible for sales, marketing, PR activities, and acquisition of potential clients. Created and maintained the sales database (ACT software) of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Prepared and led sales meetings in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Austria. Key Account management, event management, and organization of promotional activities. Reported to Business Development Director for CEE & ME of the firm based in Dubai, UAE.

Developed and executed all business activities in Slovakia, including marketing communication and POS, customer care, promotion and event management, organized firm’s participation in UK trade shows to acquire new clients.

Responsible for business development and management of key clients in Slovakia. Developed Business Plans and strategic solutions, exceeded sales target by 123%, acquired 31 new key clients. Managed sales department, developed feasibility studies and projects from financial analysis,investment portfolio to proposal of services. Organized promotional events.

Project leader and strategic planner in tenders leading 5 employees. Responsible for sales of ATL and traditional BTL in Slovakia. Managed events, direct marketing, sales promotions and public relations for the firm. Set up new clients acquisition plans. Supervised drafting of proposals (strategic, communication, media and finance) and sales deal closures. Responsible for agency PR (media coverage, events, brand awareness).

Responsible for business development and client management in Slovak market. Organized and led sales meetings, client analysis and competition market research. During the two years conducted 1,344 cold calls and 622 sales meetings.